Fez Mellah (Jewish Quarter) in Fez

Fez Mellah (Jewish Quarter)

Fez, Morocco

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Historical landmark in Fes, Morocco

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What is the most Jewish city in Morocco?

Around 3,000 to 5,000 Jews remained in Morocco, most of them living in Casablanca. Although Jews represent a tiny minority in terms of numbers, synagogues and kosher restaurants are still part of the cityscape of Casablanca today.

What is Mellah in Hebrew?

A mellah (Arabic: ملاح, romanized: Mallāḥ, lit. 'salt' or 'saline area'; and Hebrew: מלאח ) is the place of residence historically assigned to Jewish communities in Morocco.

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